Field Planning Specialist (Permanent)

Looking to advance your career in Biodiversity Net Gain with a team that's setting the industry standard? Join a multi-award-winning consultancy where your expertise will shape meaningful environmental outcomes across diverse, high-impact projects.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

We are seeking Senior to Associate level ecologists with a specialism in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to join our growing Nature team. You will contribute to the delivery and expansion of a diverse BNG project portfolio within a leading global consultancy, working across sectors including residential, energy, defence, transport and government. Operating within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with planning, engineering and environmental specialists, supporting projects from early opportunity identification through to delivery.

Your Impact in this Position

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality BNG assessments and solutions, advising clients and colleagues on biodiversity strategy, offsetting, credits and compensation. Your contribution will help strengthen technical excellence across the team, support client relationships and ensure projects achieve both regulatory compliance and positive environmental outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to develop your project management and technical leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Core Capabilities

• Technical Expertise in BNG
  • Deliver BNG assessments, strategies and management plans to a high standard
  • Apply strong knowledge of BNG principles, metrics and best practice
• Project Delivery & Management
  • Manage tasks and support project delivery across varied sectors
  • Ensure solutions are tailored to client and project requirements
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams across the business
  • Build strong relationships with clients, local authorities and stakeholders
• Commercial Awareness
  • Understand project drivers and contribute to successful delivery outcomes
  • Support business development through technical input
• Continuous Development & Knowledge Sharing
  • Contribute to team learning and share best practice
  • Actively develop your own technical and professional capabilities

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Experience delivering BNG within a consultancy or similar environment
• Strong understanding of BNG policy, guidance and good practice principles
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant degree in ecology or related field; CIEEM membership desirable
• Interest in developing project management and leadership skills

Working Environment

This role offers fully flexible, hybrid working across a network of UK offices, with no fixed office day requirements. You'll be supported to work where and when you are most effective, with options for flexible hours, compressed working or reduced hours to suit your lifestyle.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.